AE - 2.3 Flight Physiology

What percentage of aviation accidents and incidents are related to human factors?

• 40%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Which independent federal agency is tasked with conducting investigations, advocating safety improvements, and deciding pilots' certification appeals?

• OSHA

• NTSB

• State agencies oversee these tasks

• FAA

Which model describes the interrelationship between human factors and the aviation environment?

• SHEL

• NTSB

• NASA

• ICAO

Which element of SHEL is central, affecting each component?

• Software

• Hardware

• Liveware

• Environment

Which element of SHEL represents the pilot?

• Software

• Hardware

• Liveware

• Environment

Which human body system is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted blood movement including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste?

• Cardiovascular

• Central Nervous

• Musculoskeletal

• Respiratory

Which body system is crucial for balance and maintaining a sense of spatial orientation?

• Metabolic system

• Musculoskeletal System

• Central Nervous System

• Vestibular System

Which is the innermost layer of the eye, responsible for light-sensing?

• Retina

• Cornea

• Iris

• Sclera

Which type of cells found in the retina are responsible for vision in low light?

• Rod cells

• Cone Cells

• Lens cells

• Ciliary bodies

Which of the following disorders of the eye are considered errors of refraction?

• Nearsightedness (myopia)

• Farsightedness (hyperopeia)

• Conjunctivitis

• Color Blindness